Feline Troponin I (Feline cTnI) Test Kit

Feline troponin I is a specific biomarker for myocardial injury and is widely used to assess the cardiac health status of cats. Troponin I is an important protein in myocardial cells and participates in the process of muscle contraction. When the myocardium is damaged, cTnI is released into the blood, so an increase in its concentration can indicate myocardial injury.

Clinical application:

· Diagnosis of Myocardial Injury:

The determination of cTnI can help diagnose myocardial injury, including conditions such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, and myocardial infarction. When cats present relevant symptoms (such as breathing difficulties, weakness, fainting, etc.), an increase in cTnI indicates the presence of myocardial injury.

· Monitoring the Progression of Heart Disease:

For cats that have been diagnosed with heart disease, the determination of cTnI can be used to monitor the progression of the disease and assess the severity of the condition. By regularly determining the cTnI level, changes in myocardial injury can be tracked.

· Distinguishing Symptoms of Cardiac and Non-cardiac Causes:

When cats present non-specific symptoms (such as loss of appetite, weakness, etc.), the determination of cTnI can help distinguish whether these symptoms are related to heart problems.